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TravelMate P6 Series Covers: P648-M / P648-MG / P648-G2-M / P648-G2-MG This revision: October 2016 Sign up for your country. 3. Click REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Manage your registered products Once you have an Acer ID. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. 2 - © 2016. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual is protected by copyright laws. Note: It may contain information or features that is subject to the...
TravelMate P6 Series Covers: P648-M / P648-MG / P648-G2-M / P648-G2-MG This revision: October 2016 Sign up for your country. 3. Click REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Manage your registered products Once you have an Acer ID. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. 2 - © 2016. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual is protected by copyright laws. Note: It may contain information or features that is subject to the...
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... Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 17 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Restoring your computer 25 Reset this PC and keep my files 25 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 29 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 29 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 31 Connecting...
... Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 17 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Restoring your computer 25 Reset this PC and keep my files 25 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 29 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 29 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 31 Connecting...
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... manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to be connected to the User's Manual. You must first be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet...
... manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to be connected to the User's Manual. You must first be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet...
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.... 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Hard drive indicator Indicates when the computer's hard drive is active. Screen view 1 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam...
.... 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Hard drive indicator Indicates when the computer's hard drive is active. Screen view 1 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam...
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... Scroll Lock or down when you press the up or down arrow keys + respectively. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on the keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . Desired access Num Lock on Type numbers...
... Scroll Lock or down when you press the up or down arrow keys + respectively. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on the keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . Desired access Num Lock on Type numbers...
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...+ + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off . Display toggle Display off the computer's network devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Scr Lk Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + Volume down Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the scroll lock feature on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Touchpad...
...+ + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off . Display toggle Display off the computer's network devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Scr Lk Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + Volume down Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the scroll lock feature on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Touchpad...
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... need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetooth on your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
... need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetooth on your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
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... it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. First though, in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off...
... it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. First though, in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off...
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... follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for mobile use ; 48 - Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you get...
... follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for mobile use ; 48 - Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you get...
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... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on the USB icon in data loss or damage to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB...
... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on the USB icon in data loss or damage to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB...
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... types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot...
... types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot...
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... commonly used by the computer. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. 60 - If necessary change the display settings used with...
... commonly used by the computer. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. 60 - If necessary change the display settings used with...
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... not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to an external monitor. Check the following: • The volume may be set to restart the system. I turned on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on the battery...
... not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to an external monitor. Check the following: • The volume may be set to restart the system. I turned on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on the battery...
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... jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. It is enabled or not. 2. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery...
... jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. It is enabled or not. 2. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery...
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... the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. How do I unlock my computer? The Start button will need to enter the password to help you get to enable/disable...
... the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. How do I unlock my computer? The Start button will need to enter the password to help you get to enable/disable...
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... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can drag the tile to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. 66 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Other tiles will open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to accommodate the tile...
... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can drag the tile to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. 66 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Other tiles will open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to accommodate the tile...
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... the onscreen instructions. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I check for Windows updates? If you...
... the onscreen instructions. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I check for Windows updates? If you...
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... scanner. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which...
... scanner. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which...
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.... Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Portable computer 6. Modem 4. If your wireless network on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. Switch off , or control what is used to connect peripheral devices to activate or deactivate the adapter. Internet and online security - 75 services. A button or controls in aircraft may also be illegal. Network cable...
.... Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Portable computer 6. Modem 4. If your wireless network on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. Switch off , or control what is used to connect peripheral devices to activate or deactivate the adapter. Internet and online security - 75 services. A button or controls in aircraft may also be illegal. Network cable...
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... your personal information such as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use online. • Change passwords on your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can help make your Acer system. If you connect to use the same password for every service you Activate it should be easily guessed is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90...
... your personal information such as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use online. • Change passwords on your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can help make your Acer system. If you connect to use the same password for every service you Activate it should be easily guessed is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90...